Why were the people of chicago particularly fortunate in 1871 to live by lake michigan? a) it provided them with a beautiful view and recreation. b) they always had fresh drinking water and a place to dump sewage. c) they could escape into the water during the fire. d) they could sail directly to europe without going to new york.

B

common sense

they always had fresh drinking water and a place to dump sewage

first industrial revolution - the first wave of the industrial revolution lasted from the late 1700s to the mid-1800s. it industrialized the manufacture of textiles and began the move of production from homes to factories. steam power and the cotton gin played an important role in this period.

whats the question? im not quite understanding your question.